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VA software license assessments called out in GAO recommendations

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In January, the GAO issued a report on software licenses throughout the federal government, noting that the VA had neglected to regularly compare software license inventories that are currently used with purchase records.

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COFC: Lapsed SAM Registration During Proposal Evaluations Makes Offeror Ineligible for Award

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That rule requires that an offeror be registered in SAM at the time of offer submission, “and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement” per FAR 52.204-7(b).

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“(Don’t) Let the Chips Fall Where They May”:  FAR Council Previews Proposed Rule Implementing the Covered Semiconductor Prohibition  

Government Contracts Legal Forum

This rulemaking process will be one to watch, as the prohibitions will affect nearly all electronic products and services (as acknowledged by the FAR Council in its commentary), from power chargers to fighter jets. Part A is focused on what is delivered to the agency customer and applies to all procurements. origin technology or software.

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Navy’s journey to new procurement system remains in peril

Federal News Network

The Department of the Navy’s third attempt to modernize its contract writing system and overall electronic procurement system is on shaky ground. That hubris reared its ugly head most recently in June when the Navy retracted a technical assessment that found shortcomings in the Navy’s electronic procurement system (ePS) program.

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Lawmakers advance DHS bills to ban Chinese batteries, help TSAers with commute

Federal News Network

Under the bill, DHS would be able to waive the prohibition if it determines the battery purchases don’t pose a national security risk. The study would evaluate whether such a program could rely on location data from employees’ phones. DHS would also be able to issue a waiver if there are no viable alternatives.

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ICE pursuing privacy approvals related to controversial phone location data

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That practice has been frequently criticized by civil rights groups that argue that by purchasing the phone location data from third parties, the government is essentially side-stepping the Fourth Amendment and violating peoples’ privacy. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rand Paul, R-Ky.,

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Collaborative Frameworks update: June 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

Further details can be found here: Procurement – media planning buying and associated services: guidance – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Recruitment Ads and Pins The renewal process for Recruitment Ads and Pins is underway with tender submissions being evaluated. The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024.